Cathy - I did not know you are here in Houston. Now I know who to ask about the local shops. :) I am in the Kingwood area so I will definitely have to make my way over to Willowbrook. Thanks for the tip.
Mary
Everyone - those are fabulous pearls. Like DK, I could kick myself for not getting a strand. (even though financially - still the right thing) I am so glad you all shared your photos. The neck shots are stunning. Enjoy them.
Jeremy, Thank you for sharing. I am just beginning my education on pearls and the industry and this makes me even more interested. I work in Global business and I would have loved to have been there just to listen to these speakers talking about shaping a market.
Mary